Accused in murder of teen discharged from hospital

Yogeshwar Kumar, the man accused of murdering a 16-year-old teen of Rich-mond Housing Scheme, Essequibo Coast, was yesterday discharged from the hospital after having attempted to take his own life.

Police Commander of Region Two, Superintendent Crystal Robinson told Stabroek News that Kumar is now in the custody of the police as they await further legal advice.

Kumar, 34, a self-employed male of Bounty Hall, Essequibo Coast, was hospitalised for three weeks after he ingested a poisonous substance after committing the crime on the teen.